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What Else Can Schools Do?

• Increase availability of healthy affordable foods.
  • This includes expanding programs that provide fresh fruits and vegetables in schools, and the establishment of salad bars in schools.
• Include diet, health and nutrition within curriculum.
• Involve and inform parents of health initiatives.
• Reduce the availability of sugared drinks in schools and provide free water.
• Increase daily physical education and recess in schools.
• Reduce licensing agreements between schools and distributors that bring unhealthy foods and sugared drinks into schools.
  • Consider starting a walking club before or during school.
• Participate in programs that promote healthy eating.
  • National School Lunch Program, Universal Breakfast Program, and the Healthier US Schools Challenge.
• Model healthy eating habits.
• Stay aware of national initiatives such as Healthy People 2020 that aim to decrease obesity and improve nutrition.